Baskets of Hope
Sometimes our families in need have difficulty affording basic necessities like laundry detergent, bath soap, or deodorants. Formerly known as our Essentials Baskets program, we provide baskets full of household essentials to our families in need year-round!
650+ baskets have been given to families in need
printable checklist
make it fun
A group activity for neighbors, teams, and families.
Coordinate a group to come together and assemble a minimum of five baskets.
Donate funds
If it is more convenient for you to contribute directly via a monetary donation, you may use a credit card to donate below, or you can send checks to A Doorway to Hope at: P.O. Box 911, Cary, NC 27512.
Donate basket items
Drop off at St. Michael Church office 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday excluding holidays or contact us to drop off at an alternate time.
Please send an email to info@adoorwaytohope.org before dropping off baskets!
What’s inside:
1 Plastic Laundry Basket (1.5 Bushel preferred)
Laundry Detergent (pods, liquid, or detergent sheets)
1 Bottle Dish Soap (20 oz.+)
2 Sponges
2 Dish Towels
2 Canisters of anti-bacterial wipes or cleaner (Lysol/Clorox, 20 oz.+)
Toilet paper (4 rolls)
Tissues (2 boxes)
1 Shampoo and Conditioner each (12 oz.+ each)
1 Body Wash
2 Men’s Deodorant
2 Women’s Deodorant
2 Bar Soaps (3 oz.+)
1 Bottle Hand Soap
1 Tube Toothpaste (4 oz.+)
4-6 Toothbrushes
1 Box Band-Aids (20 ct.+)
1 Tube Antibiotic Ointment (.5 oz +)
1 Bottle Children’s Pain Reliever
1 Bottle Adult Pain Reliever
Optional items:
Baby Items (Diapers, Pull-Ups, Baby Wipes)
Feminine Hygiene Items (Tampons, Pads)